Thanks for the link Boingo. I hope your 2 accidents haven't left you with any serious injuries. I'll have to consider how the 2 cars stack up against one another in terms of safety. No matter how good of a driver you are you can never prepare yourself for the unexpected. I like to think that I identify developing problem situations, give older drivers lots of room, and generally practice common sense on the road, but in this case, when somebody cuts in front of you're helpless - just hope your car has been built well enough to save your ass.
Coincidentally, my insurance guy actually mentioned the same report when I described my accident to him. Very informative stuff. I would have to be crazy, knowing what I know now and going through what I went through, not to make sure any car I buy in the future has side impact airbags. They are mandatory. They might have saved my life. I know that all of the police and fireman at the scene of the accident nodded approvingly when they saw the side airbag deployed. I think it's safe to say that in 5 years from now automakers will be making them as standard as ABS and front impact airbags are nowadays.
Carrrnuttt...do you remember the website or magazine where you read the info about the dealer installed Stage I, II, and III packages. I'd definately like to read more into it.
YogsVR4...thanks for the link. Both the 36, 39, and 48 month leases look very doable. I think, judging by how fun both of these cars are, I would be better of getting the 15k/yr lease over the standard 12k/yr lease. 60 cents a mile can add up...
